Edgefield elects first Republican in district history
Young Edgefield attorney John W. Pettigrew Jr. is elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating George L. Brighthorp 3 885 to 3 297. The district includes all of Edgefield County and parts of Aiken County, a historic political milestone with race briefly influencing the contest. Pettigrew succeeds federal judge Joseph F. Anderson Jr. in representing District 82.
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Edgefield
John W. Pettigrew Jr
Edgefield County
South Carolina
House of Representatives
George L. Brighthorp
Paine College
Augusta
Aiken County
House
Pettigrew
Joseph F. Anderson Jr
Revered South Carolina pastor dies after 34 years of ministry
The Rev. Henry M. Thomson Jr died April 8 after 34 years as a Methodist minister. He built up St. Paul United Methodist Church in New Ellenton and previously led St. John Graniteville and Saluda United Methodist Church. He is mourned by his wife and three daughters.
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Henry M. Thomson Jr
St. Paul United Methodist Church
New Ellenton
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
South Carolina
St. John
Graniteville
Saluda United Methodist Church
Thomson
James Brinkley
St. Paul
Mr. Thomson
Charles Goodman
Spirrit
Brazil's Rising Footprint in the Americas
The piece argues Brazil suspends debt payments as Latin nations explore a broader moratorium. It warns of U.S. banking ripple effects, notes Brazil's ties with Cuba and Angola, and flags liberation theology supporters as potential Marxist influence within Brazil.
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Washington
Brazil
U.S
Central America
South America
Cuba
Angola
Africa
Ismael Gaspart Martins
Sarney
South Atlantic
Namibia
Nigeria
West Africa
Liberation Theology
Fidelistas
Nicaragua
Basic Christian Communities Movement
Pastoral Land Commission
The Statistical Abstract of the United States reviewed
A Tribune assessment praises the annual Statistical Abstract of the United States for its disciplined, detailed presentation of national data. It argues the 1,000-page Census Bureau volume clarifies misleading impressions, offers historical perspective, and aids careful thinking despite the critics who call statistics a lie.
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United States
U.S
Washington
Census Bureau
Mark Twain
Ronald Reagan
Thought For Today Quote on Government and Law
Bertrand Russell questions the relationship between government and law noting government can exist without law but law cannot exist without government. The remark reflects on authority, governance, and legal order from a 20th century philosophical perspective.
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Bertrand Russell
Philosopher
Dear Dr Graham Nagging Wife and Drink Question
A man asks if a wife should nag about his drinking and why she nags. The counselor notes nagging worsens anger and states the wife nags from love. The piece cites Proverbs 19 13 and urges considering underlying motives.
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DR. Graham
N.B
Clay-Feet Clergy Reflects On Faith and Fame
A column reviews disillusion with high profile media ministries and infighting among clergy. It cites Billy Graham Oral Roberts Jim Bakker Swaggart Falwell Gorman and Gilles as examples, arguing many Christians set their sights too low and deify leaders.
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Paul Harvey News
Joe Halstead
Billy Graham
Oral Roberts
Roberts
Jim Bakker
Jimmy Swaggart
Bakker
Jerry Falwell
Swaggart
Christ
Marvin Gorman
Carl Henry
Jim Gilles
Gilles
University of Southern Mississippi
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SDI
Henry Thomson Jr
Americas
Usbic Writers Syndicate
Tribune Media Services
MR. Bakker
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Soto
S.E.C
Inside Trading
Reagan
President
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